Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Bolton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Bolton is seeking a motivated Healthcare Assistant to support clinical staff and deliver high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have experience in phlebotomy, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to confidentiality in clinical practice. This role offers a rewarding environment within a friendly GP practice.

Qualifications

• Previous HCA experience in primary care or healthcare setting is desirable.
• Trained and confident in phlebotomy essential.
• Commitment to confidentiality and safe clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out phlebotomy (taking bloods).
• Measure and record blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, and BMI.
• Perform ECGs.
• Administer flu vaccinations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Blood pressure monitoring

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Education

Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certificate

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and caring Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our friendly GP Practice team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with patients, supporting clinical staff, and contributing to high-quality patient care in primary care.

Main duties of the job

Carry out phlebotomy (taking bloods)

Measure and record blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, and BMI

Perform ECGs

Administer flu vaccinations (training provided if required)

Undertake diabetic foot checks

Support delivery of NHS Health Checks and other screening programmes

Provide health promotion and lifestyle advice under guidance of clinicians

Accurately record information on the clinical system

About us

Alastair Ross Medical Practice is a friendly and supportive GP surgery dedicated to providing high-quality care for our patients. We are located in a modern facility within Breithmet Health Centre, offering a welcoming environment for both patients and staff. We are a busy practice with a patient list size of approximately 7,000 patients, providing a varied and rewarding working environment.

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities include:

Measuring and recording blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, and BMI

Performing ECGs

Administering flu vaccinations (training provided if required)

Diabetic foot checks

NHS Health Checks and other preventative health work

Supporting health promotion and lifestyle advice under guidance

Accurate documentation and use of clinical systems

What we are looking for:

Previous HCA experience in primary care or another healthcare setting is desirable

Trained and confident in phlebotomy (essential)

Competent in BP monitoring, ECGs, and basic observations

Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach

Team player with the ability to work independently when needed

Commitment to confidentiality and safe clinical practice

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Minimum of Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
• Phlebotomy training and competency (or willingness to complete)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certificate
• English language proficiency sufficient for patient care and record keeping
• Immunisation training (flu vaccinations)
• Diabetes care/foot assessment training
• Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
• NVQ in Clinical Healthcare or HCA qualification
• Experience in primary care or GP practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.